Access to Mid West Ports Authority

Mid West Ports is a security-regulated port.  Access to the landside restricted zone is subject to higher security measures than other areas and has been established to restrict general public access and prevent interference with ships, people, vehicles or vessels.

Mid West Ports must not allow a person to enter, or remain in, a maritime security zone unless the person is properly displaying a blue MSIC or a temporary MSIC or is escorted by a person who is properly displaying a blue MSIC or a temporary MSIC. All persons accessing the Maritime Security Zones, must additionally have a valid Port induction.

An MSIC is required by any person whose occupation or business interests require, or will require, him or her to have unmonitored access to a maritime security zone more than once each year. A person who requires access and does not hold an MSIC  can gain temporary access as a visitor. All visitors must be monitored or escorted whilst they are in the Maritime Security Zone  by a valid MSIC holder and visitors will be issued a visitor pass.

To apply for an MSIC please click here.

Current Notifications - Access via Gate 1 closed until approx. 1st October 2025

Due to multiple incidents involving vehicles failing to stop at the Ian Bogle and Reg Clarke Road intersection, as well as near misses with vehicles exiting Gate 1 through the roadworks area, MWPA has made the decision to close Gate 1 for the duration of the RLX 1 works at the Gate 1 entrance, expected to last approximately three weeks.

The Gate 1 gatehouse will remain open for enquiries and access card processing only during this period. Visual signage indicating the Gate 1 closure has been installed on Ian Bogle Road. All entry and exit to the Port must be via Gate 2 and Gate 3.

 MWPA appreciates your cooperation and understanding.

Applications for Access

All port access applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] 

For physical appointments and access card encoding please attend the Gatehouse at Gate 1 between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday.  

Follow this link for the Gatehouse location: Google Maps

Port access applications will only be processed Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm.

No application processing/card encoding will occur outside of these hours, or on weekends or public holidays. 

Required Documents

Prior to gaining access to the Geraldton Port your MSIC must be registered with Mid West Ports Authority regardless of which issuing body provided it.

You must complete in full, including all signatures where required, and return via email:

  • Port Access Application (now includes the ‘Letter of Operational Need’ component)
  • Colour copy of the front and back of your MSIC, ensuring all details, including any numbers on the back, are visible.

Employer details on the port access application must be completed and signed by a company representative (not by the applicant). Please note documents must be physically signed or electronically signed using a process displaying the audit trial.

All persons entering the ports secure zone must have completed Mid West Ports' online induction.

Renewing Access or Changing Employer

If you have renewed your MSIC and or changed employer, will be required to inform Mid West Ports Authority by completing the below form, including all signatures where required, and return via email:

  • Port Access Application (also used for access renewal and change of employer)

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